Eleni Sotiriu, of Stamford, sits in the auction tent during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Eleni Sotiriu, of Stamford, sits in the auction tent during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on ... more

Nikimelina Pavlatos, 16 months, of New Canaan, adjusts her hat during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Nikimelina Pavlatos, 16 months, of New Canaan, adjusts her hat during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in ... more

Eston Woodard, of Greenwich, holds a black lab puppy named Tobar at the Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) tent on the polo club grounds during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Eston Woodard, of Greenwich, holds a black lab puppy named Tobar at the Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) tent on the polo club grounds during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity ... more

The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sophia Gangei, Executive Director; Antonio Litman, Founder; Savine Poisson, Event Producer; pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sophia Gangei, Executive Director; Antonio Litman, Founder; Savine Poisson, Event Producer; pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Jay Chalnick, of Greenwich, throws a football during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Jay Chalnick, of Greenwich, throws a football during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Jay Chalnick, of Greenwich, throws a football during the first... Photo-4915350.66298 - Westport News

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Kashvi Kumar, 10, of Westport, takes a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Kashvi Kumar, 10, of Westport, takes a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, ... more

The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sophia Gangei, Executive Director; Antonio Litman, Founder; Savine Poisson, Event Producer; pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sophia Gangei, Executive Director; Antonio Litman, Founder; Savine Poisson, Event Producer; pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sophia Gangei, Executive... Photo-4915342.66298 - Westport News

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Keith Thompson, of Stamford, at left, stands with Dave Ganalo, of New Canaan, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Keith Thompson, of Stamford, at left, stands with Dave Ganalo, of New Canaan, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on ... more

Cinque Terre's Joao Ganon during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Cinque Terre's Joao Ganon during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Heathcote's #3 Nicolas Manifold, at right, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Heathcote's #3 Nicolas Manifold, at right, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, ... more

Harry Papathomas, of New Jersey; Cassandra Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, Agatha Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, and Stephan Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Harry Papathomas, of New Jersey; Cassandra Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, Agatha Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, and Stephan Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of ... more

Shariane Hillier, of Manhattan, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Shariane Hillier, of Manhattan, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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A bronze horse sculpture on display in the auction tent during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

A bronze horse sculpture on display in the auction tent during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Items are placed up for auction during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Items are placed up for auction during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Anna Vayneris, of Stamford, at left, poses for a photo with her friend, Cat Zee, of Queens, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Anna Vayneris, of Stamford, at left, poses for a photo with her friend, Cat Zee, of Queens, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Anna Vayneris, of Stamford, at left, poses for a photo with her... Photo-4915368.66298 - Westport News

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Veronique Merker, 8, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Veronique Merker, 8, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, ... more

Crystal Brown, of Stamford, receives a birthday hug from Makens Ulysse, of Stamford, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Crystal Brown, of Stamford, receives a birthday hug from Makens Ulysse, of Stamford, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on ... more

Heathcote's #4 Tommy Biddle, at right, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Heathcote's #4 Tommy Biddle, at right, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July ... more

Xavier Andrews, of Brooklyn, smiles as he catches up with Princeton alumni during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Xavier Andrews, of Brooklyn, smiles as he catches up with Princeton alumni during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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A bronze horse sculpture on display in the auction tent during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

A bronze horse sculpture on display in the auction tent during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

A bronze horse sculpture on display in the auction tent during the... Photo-4915345.66298 - Westport News

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Cinque Terre's Joao Ganon during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Cinque Terre's Joao Ganon during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Connor DeSalvo, 5, of Greenwich, inspects a horseshoe he found on the grounds of the Polo Club during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Connor DeSalvo, 5, of Greenwich, inspects a horseshoe he found on the grounds of the Polo Club during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers ... more

Ekaterina Kleaman, of Manhattan, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Ekaterina Kleaman, of Manhattan, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

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Stephan Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, stands with his daughter, Cassandra Skoufalos, 23, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Stephan Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, stands with his daughter, Cassandra Skoufalos, 23, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Stephan Skoufalos, of Old Greenwich, stands with his daughter,... Photo-4915341.66298 - Westport News

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Max Gentile, 2, and his brother, Luke Gentile, 4, of Greenwich, enjoy pistachios on the sidelines during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Max Gentile, 2, and his brother, Luke Gentile, 4, of Greenwich, enjoy pistachios on the sidelines during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at ... more

April Schrek, of Greenwich, smiles during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

April Schrek, of Greenwich, smiles during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

April Schrek, of Greenwich, smiles during the first annual Virginia... Photo-4915347.66298 - Westport News

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The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sabine Poisson, Event Producer; Antonio Litman, Founder; Sophia Gangei, Executive Director; pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sabine Poisson, Event Producer; Antonio Litman, Founder; Sophia Gangei, Executive Director; pose for a photo during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

The Virginia House of Hope team from left, Sabine Poisson, Event... Photo-4915343.66298 - Westport News

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Juliana Pugliese, of Old Greenwich, acquaints herself with a black lab puppy named Tobar at the Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) tent on the polo club grounds during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Juliana Pugliese, of Old Greenwich, acquaints herself with a black lab puppy named Tobar at the Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) tent on the polo club grounds during the first annual Virginia ... more

Connor DeSalvo, 5, of Greenwich, inspects a horseshoe he found on the grounds of the Polo Club during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Connor DeSalvo, 5, of Greenwich, inspects a horseshoe he found on the grounds of the Polo Club during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers ... more

Helena Merker, 11, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Helena Merker, 11, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Helena Merker, 11, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, during the first annual... Photo-4915351.66298 - Westport News

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Mark Cook, of Greenwich, throws a football during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013. less

Mark Cook, of Greenwich, throws a football during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, ... more

Photo: Amy Mortensen

Mark Cook, of Greenwich, throws a football during the first annual... Photo-4915339.66298 - Westport News

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Heathcote's #2 Naco Taverna during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Heathcote's #2 Naco Taverna during the first annual Virginia House of Hope charity polo match fundraiser at the Greenwich Polo Club at Conyers Farm on Hurlingham Drive in Greenwich on Sunday, July 14, 2013.